I’ve been invited over to Lauren Salisbury’s blog, where I’m dropping a few hints, based on my visit to Namibia a while ago. I managed to dig out a few photos, too.

Fisherman

Here’s a taster:

Why did you decide to take a solo trip to Namibia alone?

Coming to live in the UK was a severe culture shock. I hankered after Africa and wanted to help in some way, for their needs seem more real than those of our first world. I had met Voluntary Service Overseas people in Kenya, and learned about retired professionals lending their expertise to short term projects overseas. When the opportunity came to work with the Big Issue Magazine in Windhoek, Namibia for two weeks, I jumped at the chance.